Washington D.C.

Monday: Cooking for a Classic The Third Annual Cooking for a Classic features 8 top Triangle chefs competing in a tournament-style format while raising funds for the Lucy Daniels Center! Your evening will include six plated courses by two chefs; a silent auction of chef-designed packages; and a cocktail bar featuring local brews, spirits and wines for purchase. Vote anonymously along with expert guest judges to see who moves on to the next round and ultimately wins a classic Jeep Scrambler...

I am often asked, “What is the best coffee?” “What is the best way to make coffee?” Over the last 20 years coffee has risen from the modest improvement of the Second Wave (Starbucks, Caribou, Green Mountain, Peet’s) to the more significant era of improvement often referred to as Third Wave (Intelligentsia, Counter Culture, Stumptown, Blue Bottle). This new generation of coffee companies has facilitated consumer access to the best coffee in the world at affordable prices (As I write...

When a James Grasty’s fiancée wanted to get him flowers in which he laughed and respectfully retorted, “I don’t want flowers, but you can send me a bucket of beer instead”, The BroBasket was born. She searched the internet and quickly realizing she couldn’t send him a bucket of beer and knew it was a concept she had to look into. The seed had been planted and Grasty’s Entrepreneurship Class choose this concept as the business they would start in their classroom. The class...

Is summer reeking havoc on your skin? Or, maybe you just have problem skin and at a loss of where to begin to fix it? I know, I have always battled oily skin that is prone to break outs. Well, thank goodness for Roni Kramer, founder of Kamedis, because she understands problem skin and has she spent her life looking for a way to fix her skin. Her journey took her from Israel to California to Chengdu, where she studied...

Imagine this, you’re strutting down the street in your cutest romper when you look down and realize your moisturizer failed. Now all the world can see your dull, dry, ashy legs. Not only are you embarrassed, but now you are frantically searching for a moisturizer to rehydrate your skin. Unfortunately, this has happened to me more times that I would care to admit. A friend told me about Trilipiderm Ultra-Hydrating All-Body Oil, a product that uses lipids and essential fatty...

Can’t figure out what to get the woman who deserves the world (mom)? Bouquet Bar is here to save the day! This innovative gifting company, which launched in January 2017, is rapidly redefining The Art of Gifting. Bouquet Bar takes the simple idea of giving and makes an experience that’s unique and meaningful. Two of the founders, David and Alex, are the owners of the glamorous floral design company, Square Root Designs, which grace hotel lobbies like the iconic Four Seasons...

Monday: Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC Pampers Pets in Celebration of the “Year of the Earth Dog” To celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year of the Earth Dog, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is treating four legged guests to an exclusive luxury experience. All year, dog lovers and their pets can indulge in luxury surroundings and specialized amenities during their stay. Pets x MO honors the special bond between pet and owner and the impact they have on our lives. Guests traveling with their furry companions...

ProTown BMX 2018 Looking for a high-energy, fast-paced day out? Fnd it here. Watch pro BMXers catch air in Wendell on the town’s Main St. Biker enthusiasts can catch pros showcasing their talents with high-altitude tricks, plus meet them to get riding and safety tips. Free; Saturday, 11 am-3 pm; 601 W. Third St, Wendell, NC 27591 Asha Holi 2018 Come celebrate Holi, the festival of colors and support Asha for Education in its mission to provide basic education to...